Who is my Zone Representative

rule 5.1.e, and is also required to:

i Undergo induction in accordance with rule 5.1.f

ii Strictly adhere to and apply PCAV rules and state council directives

iii Act as a co-ordinator between the zone’s clubs and state council, and work in close

liaison with the state council, zone executive and committee, zone chief instructor,

deputy chief instructors and zone assistants and the zone examining secretary

iv Represent the zone’s pony clubs at state council meetings, state competitions and other

state meetings

v Appoint a competent course accreditor to inspect and approve horse trials course

venues and set up within their zone in accordance with Horse Trials Rules B4

vi Attend or appoint an appropriate nominee, to attend horse trials within the zone as

required by the Horse Trials Rules B4.

vii Attend activities and competitions as the zone representative deems necessary, to

ensure compliance with the PCAV rules.

viii Ensure that the zone, clubs and club members within their zone operate in accordance

with all current PCAV rules and by-laws, and stipulate remedial or disciplinary

measures when required. Provide a written report to the state council of any action

taken to discipline clubs or club members. (Clubs, club members or zones complaining

about or objecting to the disciplinary measures imposed by a zone representative, may

lodge the complaint in writing, within 14 days, addressed to the PCAV Chief Executive

Officer at the state office)

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ix Provide advice and guidance to clubs and assist with “best practice” management and

the resolution of domestic problems and issues, with the assistance of the zone

executive or its appointee(s) as required

x Check all competition entry forms and programs to ensure that the minimum

standards are followed and provide an approval to the organising committee once

satisfied. The minimum standards are in